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Home remedies that will help you quit smoking

These easy to grab food items will help you get through the phase when you are trying to quit smoking.

Written by Sudhakar Jha | Published : September 19, 2018 11:06 PM IST

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Quit Smoking

Today’s hectic and fast-paced life has many of us hooked to this bad habit of smoking. And even when we realise that it’s injurious to health in ways we cannot even imagine, we are not able to kick the butt! Science says that as soon as you quit the cigarette, you walk towards a healthier life with improved heart, better vision, cleaner mouth and what not. Thinking how to start the habit of quitting? Well, here are the home remedies you can begin with!

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Honey

Honey: This is another amazing source to curb down the urge. Vitamins, enzymes and proteins present in honey help in giving up the habit with a little more ease. Add a little honey to a glass of lemon juice and drink it before breakfast. Add a little honey to a small piece of ginger or a spoon of ginger powder, mix it well and eat it twice a day to reduce withdrawal symptoms.

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Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper: Cayenne pepper helps thwart the cravings for a cigarette. You know what else it does? Prevent lung cancer! Pretty common in smokers. It is a great detoxifying agent and is also rich in Vitamin C and E, which helps bring down the cravings of nicotine. Add one-fourth teaspoon of the cayenne pepper in a glass of drinking water. Drink it when you have cravings for nicotine. Also Read - Imran Khan Health LIVE Updates: Ex-Pakistan PM Reportedly Lost 85% Vision In One Eye Inside Adiala Jail, Condition Critical

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Ashwagandha Juice

It creates reactive oxygen species in the body, eliminating cancer cells and protecting against side effects caused by chemotherapy. In addition, the oxidant in Ashwagandha strengthens your immune system empowering you to fight against diseases like colds and flu.